Jane-Louise Kellahan
Born in Wellington, now based in Wanaka, Jane is a multi-international award-winning artist who has cultivated and offered her award-winning artistic skills internationally since 1996. Her evocative, atmospheric, and thought-provoking pieces often convey powerful symbolism and/or environmental messaging.
Jane works with sensuous oils to create thought-provoking works, crafted onto canvas, wood, and paper. Japanese tissue mixed with various mediums including silver and 24 ct gold leaf layered with oils, rubbed down and painted over. These organic textures produce rich paintings with resonant depth and are imbued with light and potency.
She was invited to exhibit at the London Biennale in May 2019, with her painting "Before the End" raising awareness about the importance of bees to the environment.
In 2016, Jane was selected to exhibit her work at the Museo Internazionale Italia Arte in Turin, Italy. In 2015, Jane received a special mention at the London Art Biennale. As New Zealand's sole representative, she was one of 120 international artists to exhibit at the prestigious event.
In 2011, Jane received third place in the Leonardo Prize at the Biennale of Chianciano, Italy. That same year she was a finalist. Previously, in 2009, Jane won the renowned Cricket Art Prize in Australia with her work, 'White Wickets.'
She exhibited at the 2005 Florence Biennale in Italy. Her work was featured in Denis Robinson's book, 'New Zealand's Favourite Artists' and was also selected by the Royal Academy of Arts, London in 2000.